Surgical Tech
Instructor: Ms. Ibia Bustelo, RN, BSN, CNOR
(305) 324-6070 ext. 8015
E-mail - ibustelo@dadeschools.net
PURPOSE: The program is designed to prepare students for employment as central service/surgical technologist. The program meets the requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP).
PROGRAM CONTENT: This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of Theory, laboratory and clinical experiences. The following are the course offerings:
· Central Service Technician
o Introduction to Health Care
o Intro to Surgical Services
o Anatomy and Physiology/Terminology
o Introduction to Microbiology
o Infection Control
o Inventory Control
o Clinical Rotation
· Surgical Technologist
o Care of Preoperative Patient
o Surgical Case Management
o Surgical Procedures
o Clinical Rotation
LABORATORY ACTIVITIES: In a simulated surgical environment, students practice preparing, setting up and maintaining a sterile field, sterilization and disinfecting procedures preparation of supplies and equipment for surgery, and patient preparation. The campus skills lab, computer lab and the Human Patient Simulator are utilized for student learning.
CLINICAL ACTIVITIES: Students must provide their own transportation to the clinical sites. Clinical learning experiences in an operation room and related areas are an integral part of this program.
ENTRANCE/CLINICAL NEEDS
· TABE(Basic Skills Test)
· Pass Background Clearance
· Attend Orientation
· Complete Physical Examination prior to clinical rotation.
TABE (Basic Skills Requirements)
· Math 10.0 A Level
· Language 11.0 A Level
· Reading 11.0 A Level
o Basic skills levels required for awarding a Full Program Completer Certificate.
LENGTH OF PROGRAM:
1330 hours approximately 14 months (effective 7/1/05).
TIME:
Classroom hours 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 PM M-F
Clinical hours 6:30 a.m. – 1:15 PM T-F
UNIFORMS:
Students are required to wear the official school Uniform during the entire program (Class and Clinical)
TRANSPORTATION:
Students must provide their own transportation to and from the campus as well as all clinical settings
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: After successful completion of this approved program, students are eligible to take the National Certification Examination for the Surgical Technologist.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities are available on campus to assist with job placement. Central Service Technicians and Surgical Technologist can work in Doctor’s Offices, Clinics, Hospitals, and Surgical Centers
SALARY:
Surgical Technologists average starting salary is $12-$15/hour but varies according to specialty and experience
Central Service Technicians starting salary is $8.00 to $10.00 but varies according to specialty and experience
For more information please contact the Health Science Department at Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center at 305-324-6070 EX: 7055 0r 7054.
750 NW 20th Street
Room D215 Miami, Fl 33127
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